Conversion of a former dilapidated auction house to create a destination bookshop and café, with a maisonette above. The objective was to open up the building through reorganisation of the interior and insertion of new windows to create a fresh and inviting naturally lit space. Complete refurbishment, repair and redecoration of the building in keeping with the Conservation Area, along with extensive landscaping and additional parking to the rear, has made a significant environmental improvement to the centre of the village.

Project value £182,000.

In 2012 Main Street Trading was winner of The Telegraph Best Small Bookshop and Independent Bookseller of the Year awards. Following this success, plans are now in progress to extend the retail and commercial opportunities on the site.